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Published: June 13th 2010
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Here a are few Pictures from our Vancouver Island Trip.


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Traveling to VictoriaTraveling to Victoria
Traveling to Victoria

Bc Ferry similar to the one we crossed from Vancouver to Victoria
Our trusty homeOur trusty home
Our trusty home

Our RV for the three weeks. Quite roomy but the beds were a little short. Drove well and the fule consumption was not too bad.
Yoga amoung the logsYoga amoung the logs
Yoga amoung the logs

This beach near Sydney on VI was littered with logs. Barb though she would do her Yoga Practice.
Canada's Beaver AircraftCanada's Beaver Aircraft
Canada's Beaver Aircraft

We visited an Aviation Museum near Victoria and they had one of Canada;s famous Beaver Aircraft.
B-26 Water BomberB-26 Water Bomber
B-26 Water Bomber

This Ex-WW2 bomber has been converted to a water bomber for fire fighting. Now retired.
Victoria wall painting.Victoria wall painting.
Victoria wall painting.

The trend of wall paintings on Vancouver Island has expanded and many wall in Victoria have now been painted. This one to celebrate 150 years.
The Empress HotelThe Empress Hotel
The Empress Hotel

Victoria dock with the Empress hotel in the background.
Empress Hotel again.Empress Hotel again.
Empress Hotel again.

The Empress with a double decked tour bus. The price of High Tea is now $78 per person, last time was $45, we didn't partake.
Victoria Harbour Float Plane Victoria Harbour Float Plane
Victoria Harbour Float Plane

Victoria Harbor is the busiest Water Airport in the world. With 40,000 movements per year.
Totum PoleTotum Pole
Totum Pole

One of several Totem Poles near the Victoria Museum.
Cruise BoatCruise Boat
Cruise Boat

One of the cruise boats that visit Victoria during their trip up to Alaska. One of the days we were there we had 6 boats arrive. The place was packed.
House BoatsHouse Boats
House Boats

A unique site on the harbor are the colorful house boats. This group near Fisherman Wharf were in the $250K to $600K range.
More House BoatsMore House Boats
More House Boats

These Were in the $600k to $1,200k range.
House Boat Street.House Boat Street.
House Boat Street.

Walking through the house boats Fisherman Wharf.
Black Tail DeerBlack Tail Deer
Black Tail Deer

One of the many deer we saw on our trip. This is a small Black Tail Deer we ran into on one of our walks.
Old Tree near Port RenfrewOld Tree near Port Renfrew
Old Tree near Port Renfrew

This tree is about 700 years old, it is 47ft in circumference one of the largest trees in BC.
Chemainus MuralsChemainus Murals
Chemainus Murals

The town of Chemainus is famous for regenerating it's self by the use of wall murals. This is the main one often shown on travel brochures.
Chemainus Figure  MuralsChemainus Figure  Murals
Chemainus Figure Murals

These are new since last time we visited, it is quite well done. They were at the entrance to this great bakery where we has lunch.
Chemainus B&BChemainus B&B
Chemainus B&B

Barb was realy taken by this B&B in Chemainus.
Chemainus MuralsChemainus Murals
Chemainus Murals

More murals.


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